Maldives govt refuses to disclose details on stationed Indian operatives

Ministry of Defence, on Tuesday, refused to declare details on the stationed Indian forces in the country on the basis that it could negatively affect bilateral relations.

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One of two helicopters donated by the government of India. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED / MIHAARU

Ahmed Aiham

2020-10-07 09:30:32

Ministry of Defence, on Tuesday, refused to declare details on the stationed Indian forces in the country on the basis that it could negatively affect bilateral relations.

During a jointly held press conference by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICOM), the Defence Ministry's spokesperson Mohamed Shimaah said the information was a matter of national security.

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